• PHYS 451: Survey of Contemporary Physics

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Modern physics research beyond the college textbook level. Students will be instructed in articulating the importance of basic and applied physics research to other science disciplines and the general public. Consists of a series of advanced topic lectures, discussions, reading assignments, and six oral presentations. Intended for physics majors.(RE) Prerequisite(s): 411 or permission of instructor.
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• PHYS 461: Modern Physics Laboratory

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Introduction to fundamental and modern techniques in experimental physics and to the theory and practice of measurement and data analysis. Selected experiments in nuclear, atomic, molecular and solid state physics, and modern optics. Contact Hour Distribution: 6 hours lab per week. (RE) Prerequisite(s): 361; and 250 or 411.
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• PHYS 490: Senior Seminar

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Topics of current interest. Repeatability: May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 6 hours.
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• PHYS 491: Foreign Study

  3.00 - 15.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
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• PHYS 492: Off-Campus Study

  3.00 - 15.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
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• PHYS 493: Research/Independent Study

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Research and study in field of particular interest with faculty guidance. Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours. Registration Permission: Consent of department.
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• PHYS 494: Special Topics in Physics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Topics of current interest in physics, or a particular interest to upper-level students.Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.Registration Permission: Consent of department.
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• PHYS 495: Physics Proficiency

  0.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Student will demonstrate proficiency in physics.Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
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• PHYS 498: Honors Thesis in Physics

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Advanced students work with faculty on research projects requiring knowledge and skills acquired in physics curriculum. A written honors thesis is defended orally before a faculty committee. Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours. Credit Restriction: A maximum of 6 credit hours in PHYS 293, PHYS 393, PHYS 493, and PHYS 498 may be counted towards a major or minor.Registration Permission: Consent of department.
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• PHYS 501: Graduate Research Particip

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Advanced research techniques under the supervision of a staff research director, whose research area coincides with the interests of the student.Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.Repeatability: May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 18 hours.Comment(s): Open to all graduate students in good standing.Registration Permission: Consent of department and research director.
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